Exam 12: Motivation

Homeostasis refers to:

In some mammals,odorous chemical substances that attract mature males are called ___________.

A decline in the level of testosterone in either men or women leads to __________.

Dorothy is both hungry and thirsty.Which of the following is involved in both of these drives?

The basis of drive theory is the principle of ________.

Which theory maintains that emotion is caused by the interaction of physiological processes and interpretation?

Instincts are thought to:

An innate or inborn predisposition to act in a specific way is called a(n)_______.

The concept of _______ replaced the concept of instinct in motivation theory.

Bulimia is most common among which of the following?

Which of the following is the most recent conclusion concerning the role of stomach contractions in signalling hunger? They:

The observation that people often seek stimulation and that not all motives are aroused by internal states contradicts the _______ theory of motivation.

A need that energizes and directs behaviour toward some goal is known as a _______.

A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviours result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches _______ theory.

Social learning theorists would suggest which of the following to parents?

The process by which the body maintains a balance or equilibrium in its internal environment is called ______.

A(n)_______ is an external stimulus that can motivate behavior even if no drive is initially present.

Maslow is associated with which of the following notions?

Daniel,age 5,saw a clock on the shelf and took it apart to see what made it tick.Which theory best explains this behaviour?

It is believed that the hypothalamus controls ________.